The Fighter
2Wins7NomsDirected by David O. Russell
Synopsis
Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.
Awards
83rd Academy Awards· 2011
- Actor in a Supporting RoleChristian BaleWon
- Actress in a Supporting RoleMelissa LeoWon
- Actress in a Supporting RoleAmy Adams
- Best PictureDavid Hoberman, Mark Wahlberg, Todd Lieberman
- DirectingDavid O. Russell
- Film EditingPamela Martin
- Writing (Original)Paul Tamasy Eric Johnson, Paul Tamasy Eric Johnson; Story By Keith Dorrington, Scott Silver
Details
- Released
- 10 December 2010
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Director
- David O. Russell
- Writers
- Paul Tamasy, Eric Johnson, Keith Dorrington, Scott Silver
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Box office
- $129,190,869
- Countries
- United States of America
- Languages
- English
- Production
- The Weinstein Company, Relativity Media, Mandeville Films, Closest to the Hole Productions, Protozoa Pictures
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Cast
Mark WahlbergNominated
Christian Bale Won 
Amy AdamsNominated
Melissa Leo Won 
Mickey O'Keefe
Jack McGee
Melissa McMeekin
Bianca Hunter
Erica McDermott
Jill Quigg